BLM issues Decision for 2026 Great Basin Pipeline Expansion
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Sierra Front Field Office (BLM) has issued a Decision granting a right-of-way to Great Basin Gas Transmission Company to expand their Carson Lateral pipeline across public lands in Washoe and Lyon counties.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), an independent federal agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil, served as the lead agency on the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) analysis. FERC released environmental assessment (EA) EAXX-019-20-000-1752151875 on December 1, 2025. It is available through FERC’s eLibrary under docket CP25-209-000.
As a cooperating agency, the BLM participated throughout the NEPA process and concurs with FERC’s determination that the project will not significantly affect the human environment. The BLM’s Decision is now available for a 30‑day appeal period.
Additional information, including a map of the project area, is available at the https://eplanning.blm.gov/Project-Home/?id=8EED2BE5-606A-F111-A824-001DD800B811
For more information, please contact BLM Realty Specialist Mary Feitz at [email protected] or 775-885-6000.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.